Do I need to notify change of attorney?

[mayfiler2011 7]

My attorney filed I-751 for us last May. However, NOA (one year extension paper) was only sent to him, not me. I am still waiting for my case decision. Now my attorney got promoted to become a judge, and he recommended me another lawyer for further management of my case. The new lawyer whom I have not decided whether I should hire or not said it is better to file a new G28 form (attorney form if an attorney is hired) to notify USCIS about the change of attorney, since if USCIS send RFE or interview notice to my old lawyer (just like NOA notice), then both he and I will not be able to receive it. My concerns are:

1) will this cause processing delay? since I know that change of address will cause processing delay, so I assume change of attorney may also do the same.

2) For those who received RFE or interview notice, did your online status also change before or after you received the notice? (because if so, I can just check online status every day to make sure such notice will not be missed)

Thank you very much for your input.

[Inky 1,111]

You need to notify USCIS that you no longer have an attorney and that contact and everything should be mailed to you.

[mayfiler2011 7]

You need to notify USCIS that you no longer have an attorney and that contact and everything should be mailed to you.

Thank you very much, I never thought about that

Will this cause any processing delay?

Edited February 18, 2012 by mayfiler2011

[Inky 1,111]

Thank you very much, I never thought about that

Will this cause any processing delay?

It shouldn't cause a processing delay.

[mayfiler2011 7]

It shouldn't cause a processing delay.

Thank you very much. I will call them on Monday. Not sure whether there is any paperwork I need to file, just like AR-11 form for change of address. I did not find such a form to withdraw an attorney representation from a pending case.

Edited February 18, 2012 by mayfiler2011

[bigdog 376]

I think you file a G-28 as the petitioner.